SEGMENT #1: NYPD 10-13 Club North Charleston
GUEST: Frank Capogrosso, President
ISSUE: Law Enforcement
Officer Jonathon Donnelly is a member of the North Charleston Police Department who was diagnosed with stage 3 kidney disease, which advanced to stage 5. At that point, it was necessary for the officer to receive a kidney transplant. Officer Donnelly, Lindsey Perry, his kidney donor, and Frank Capogrosso, President of the NYPD 10-13 Club North Charleston combined to organize a fundraiser to help offset some of Officer Donnelly’s medical expenses. The NYPD 10-13 Club is made up of retired New York City police officers. Capogrosso explained why the group decided to host a February 27th fundraiser. Donnelly share his story, how the North Charleston Police Department has worked with him through this ordeal and how and why he can’t wait to return to the force.
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SEGMENT #2: Camp Rise Above
GUEST: Allison Carter, Director of Development
ISSUE: Children’s Health and Human Services
Every child should have the opportunity to experience camp, even those with disabilities or special needs. The Camp Rise Above is an organization that provides camp for those children. The Director of Development for Camp Rise Above, Allison Carter, shared how the non-profit was started, and the different service they provide children. Camp Rise Above’s biggest need is monetary donations, and Carter provided the details on their 3rd annual “Glamping Gala” on March 14, put on to raise money for the organization. In addition to furnishing the specials on the “Gala,” Carter discussed ways individuals and businesses could support Camp Rise Above, including through supply donations and volunteering.
SEGMENT #1: MUSC Shawn Jenkins Children’s Hospital
GUEST: Dr. Mark Scherer, Chief of the Children’s & Women’s Integrated Center of Clinical Excellence
ISSUE: Children and Youth Services/Medical
This December, the 23rd Annual Reindeer Run, presented by Half Moon Outfitters, takes place in downtown Charleston. The run is a benefit event for the MUSC Shawn Jenkins Children’s Hospital, the number one ranked Children’s Hospital in South Carolina. Dr. Mark Scherer is the Chief of the Children’s & Women’s Integrated Center of Clinical Excellence at the Hospital. Scherer participates in the run and shared his experiences in previous Reindeer Runs. Additionally, Scherer discussed when the money raised from the event goes, and some of the specific ways that it assists the Children’s Hospital.
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SEGMENT #2: Pattison’s Academy
GUEST: Dr. Laura M. Ganci, CEO
ISSUE: Children/Youth Disabilities
Pattison’s Academy is a Lowcountry nonprofit focused on providing comprehensive, year-round programs to support children with disabilities and their families. Dr. Laura M. Ganci, the CEO of Pattison’s Academy told the story of how the Academy was founded, and the four programs the Academy provides to the community. The Academy itself is only open to Charleston County residents, but the other programs, including the very popular summer camp, is open to anyone in the tri-county. Dr. Ganci shared information on all of the programs, as well as discussing how the Academy is funded, and how individuals can help, not just by monetary donations, but by volunteering to help.
https://soundcloud.com/charleston-radio-group/lowcountry-forever-musc-childrens-hospital-pattisons-academy-dec-8-2024
SEGMENT #1: Folds of Honor
GUEST: Eric Timko, Vice President, Board of Directors
ISSUE: Veterans Affairs
Folds of Honor is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that provides educational scholarships to the spouses and children of military members who have fallen or been disabled while serving in the United States Armed Forces. Sunday, Nov. 10, the 3rd annual Palmetto Freedom Fest will take place, put on by the Palmetto State Folds of Honor. Board Vice President Eric Timko explained the history of this event, the concert this year and how people could get tickets. Timko spoke of the partnership that Folds or Honor has created with the community and how the money raised from this concert impact families, and how those funds would stay in South Carolina. Along with military members, Folds of Honor has expanded to assist First Responder families, which Timko discussed.
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SEGMENT #2: BarBrewGrass
GUEST: Suzanne Auld, Founder and Director
ISSUE: Children’s Health
After her child was diagnosed with leukemia, Suzanna Auld discovered the challenges, beyond medical issues, that families experience when a son or daughter is hospitalized. BarBrewGrass is a nonprofit she formed to help families with a child being treated at the MUSC Shawn Jenkins Children’s Hospital. BarBrewGrass is an annual event, this year taking place at Firefly Distillery in North Charleston. Along with sharing her experience with the hospital, Auld provided the details on this year’s BarBrewGrass event and laid out how the money raised would be used to impact families in need at the Children’s Hospital.
https://soundcloud.com/charleston-radio-group/lowcountry-forever-folds-of-honor-barbrewgrass-nov-3-2024?si=452e006ecd0e4a859b207ed5ba1a3c9c&utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing
SEGMENT #1: MOJA Arts Festival
GUEST: Charleton Singleton, Artistic Director
ISSUE: Arts & Culture
This year is the 40th anniversary celebration of the MOJA Arts Festival, a celebration of African-American and Caribbean Arts. The 11-day festival runs Sept. 26 through Oct. 6. Charleton Singleton is the Artistic Director of this year’s event and shared the history of this event. Singleton also provided a detailed line up of the entertainment elements of the festival, as well as the non-entertainment events. In addition, he discussed the educational aspects of the festival, and shared the positive effects MOJA has had on him. Plus, Singleton shared the importance of Charleston’s relationship with the festival and its economic impact.
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SEGMENT #2: BarBrewGrass
GUEST: Suzanne Auld, Founder and Director
ISSUE: Children’s Health
After her child was diagnosed with leukemia, Suzanna Auld discovered the challenges, beyond medical issues, that families experience when a son or daughter is hospitalized. BarBrewGrass is a non-profit she formed to help families with a child being treated at the MUSC Shawn Jenkins Children’s Hospital. BarBrewGrass is an annual event, this year taking place at Firefly Distillery in North Charleston. Along with sharing her experience with the hospital, Auld provided the details on this year’s BarBrewGrass event and laid out how the money raised would be used to impact families in need at the Children’s Hospital.
https://soundcloud.com/charleston-radio-group/lowcountry-forever-moja-arts-festival-barbrewgrass-sept-22-2024?si=8c8d45f6462249e4a74c8d2057597774&utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing
SEGMENT #1: The Spina Bifida Association
GUEST: Jordan Kirby, Ambassador
ISSUE: Children’s Health
It’s not a common disease, plus one most people don’t know much about. Jordan Kirby’s son Colt was diagnosed with Spina Bifida in her 20th week of pregnancy. The Spina Bifida Foundation is now extending the lives of patients with the disease, and searching for treatments, and ultimately a cure. Kirby shared her experiences and discussed how both Colt and her family deals with his Spina Bifida. The Kirby family is an ambassador family and will be a part of the Charleston Spina Bifida Walk and Roll event Saturday, Sept. 28 in Goose Creek. In addition to sharing event information, Kirby talked about how the Association specifically helped her family and the importance of supporting the Walk and Roll event.
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SEGMENT #2: Carolina Children’s Charity
GUEST: Sonya Beale, Executive Director
ISSUE: Children’s Health & Human Services
Established in 1987, the Carolina Children’s Charity serves Children under 18 in Berkeley, Charleston, Colleton and Dorchester Counties. Executive Director Sonya Beale explained how the Charity began and the services they provide to Lowcountry families. The Charity has provided $4.7 million dollars in services yet receives no government funding. The Charity hosts 4 major fundraising events, including Care, Give, Run their annual 5K on Sept. 21. Beale provided information on the event, including the activities that day, how people can register and provided examples of how the funds raised that day would be used.
https://soundcloud.com/charleston-radio-group/lowcountry-forever-spina-bifida-association-carolina-childrens-charity-sept-15-2024?si=3e461493605744a3b920468b2afacb49&utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing
SEGMENT #1: The McConnell Foundation
GUEST: Josh and Jen McConnell, Founders/Directors
ISSUE: Children’s Health Services
When their son was less than 2 years old, Jen and Josh McConnell were told he has cancer. Treated at the MUSC Shawn Jenkins Children’s Hospital, Bohdi was treated and cured. It motivated the couple to create the McConnell Foundation as a way of giving back, raising money for Pediatric Cancer Research done at the Children’s Hospital. Jen and Josh shared their story and discussed “Shining Stars: A Hollywood Gala.” The Sept. 14 event is being held to raise money to continue the cancer research. The McConnell’s shared details on the Gala and spoke of the importance they feel in giving back to the hospital that saved their son’s life.
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SEGMENT #2: Carolina Children’s Charity
GUEST: Sonya Beale, Executive Director
ISSUE: Children’s Health & Human Services
Established in 1987, the Carolina Children’s Charity serves Children under 18 in Berkeley, Charleston, Colleton and Dorchester Counties. Executive Director Sonya Beale explained how the Charity began and the services they provide to Lowcountry families. The Charity has provided $4.7 million dollars in services yet receives no government funding. The Charity hosts 4 major fundraising events, including Care, Give, Run their annual 5K on Sept. 21. Beale provided information on the event, including the activities that day, how people can register and provided examples of how of the funds raised that day would be used.
https://soundcloud.com/charleston-radio-group/lowcountry-forever-mcconnell-foundation-carolina-childrens-charity-aug-25-2024?si=2bf5b211f3f7422695029176810882c2&utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing
SEGMENT #1: James Island Yacht Club
GUEST: RJ McHugh, Tournament Director & Zach Volousky, Pickle’s People
ISSUE: Children’s Health
The nonprofit James Island Yacht Club hosts a benefit fishing tournament each summer. This year, the 54ht annual King Mackerel & Inshore Tournament takes place on July 27 and is a benefit for Pickle’s People. Tournament Director RJ McHugh provided details on this year’s event and explained how the Club selects a different charity to support, and why this year they selected Pickle’s People. Zach Volousky explained how Pickle’s People was created following his daughter’s cancer diagnosis and how his organization assists family who receive a similar diagnosis at the MUSC Shawn Jenkins Children’s Hospital.
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SEGMENT #2: Town of Mount Pleasant
GUEST: Kevin Mitchell, Deputy EDS Director
ISSUE: Economy/Shrimping Industry
Each year that goes by, the local shrimping industry gets older. In 2019, the Town of Mount Pleasant purchased land on Shem Creek, where most of the shrimping in the Lowcountry is done. Since purchasing the land, the town has been making plans to remodel and redevelop the area, specifically for the shrimp boats. Kevin Mitchell, the Deputy EDS Director with the Town of Mount Pleasant has been in charge of the project. Mitchell explained the importance of the town spending $3 million dollars to purchase the property, and what will ultimate be done through the project, scheduled to be completed in July of 2025.
https://soundcloud.com/charleston-radio-group/lowcountry-forever-james-island-yacht-club-town-of-mt-pleasant-july-14-2024?si=1cdd9e058bfe434fbeb8773d7646fb0c&utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing
